CFPB – Page 107 – Regulatory Report

What's up

[ May 26, 2026 ] NCUA OIG finds weaknesses in agency ERM oversight NCUA
[ May 22, 2026 ] Proposal would subject stablecoin issuers supervised by FDIC to money laundering regs, others FDIC
[ May 21, 2026 ] Exec order: Treasury, FI regulators to eye BSA/AML, other rule changes to address ‘non-work authorized’ individuals CFPB
[ May 21, 2026 ] UPDATED: Fed moves forward on ‘payment account’ by issuing proposal; aims at ‘supporting innovation’ The Fed
[ May 20, 2026 ] Trump order focuses on getting financial regulators to help boost fintechs CFPB

Report calls for ‘systematic process’ at consumer bureau for prioritizing consumer risks

December 21, 2018 0

A systematic process by the federal consumer financial protection agency for prioritizing risks to consumers could use principles such as assessment of the extent of potential harm to consumers in financial markets, the congressional watchdog […]

Fintech lenders need more guidance on use of alternative data, GAO finds

December 19, 2018 0

While alternative data is helpful for financial technology, or “fintech,” companies to use in determining borrowers’ creditworthiness, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the federal banking agencies should communicate with these lenders about how to […]

Asserting leadership (and picking battles), new consumer bureau director unplugs name change plan of predecessor

December 19, 2018 0

Possibly in a move to pick her battles, the new director of the federal consumer financial protection agency Wednesday told her staff that she was pulling the plug on a name change instituted by her […]

Volcker Rule proposal eases restrictions on community banks, per EGRRCPA; Gruenberg takes cautionary view

December 18, 2018 0

A proposel to ease Volcker Rule restrictions on community banks’ proprietary trading consistent with this year’s financial regulatory relief law was issued Tuesday by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) Board, but not before one […]

Study identifies eight key findings for financial well-being in older Americans

December 14, 2018 0

Older adults who save money and engage in day-to-day money management – as well as those who set financial goals, consult a budget and prepare action plans — have greater financial well-being than those who […]

Waters pans BCFP for poor transparency on banks’ fees to students

December 12, 2018 0

The federal consumer financial protection agency drew fresh criticism Wednesday for a lack of transparency regarding large banks’ “excessive fees” charged to students in a statement from Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., who is poised to […]

Regulators lose ground in ‘best work places’ scores; BCFP has second-biggest, one-year decline (and second-lowest overall)

December 12, 2018 0

Three of the five federal financial institution regulatory agencies saw their “employee engagement scores” drop this year from 2017 levels, with the consumer financial protection agency seeing the biggest decline, more than 25 points, according […]

Mulvaney commends Kraninger’s confirmation

December 11, 2018 0

The former acting director of the consumer financial protection bureau, John (“Mick”) Mulvaney, commended Kathleen (“Kathy”) Kraninger’s confirmation to a five-year term as bureau director in a statement posted online and dated Tuesday. Kraninger was […]

New Consumer Bureau director will launch ‘listening tour’; vows to use enforcement powers

December 11, 2018 0

The newly installed director of the federal consumer financial protection agency will launch a three-month “listening tour” and will work on finding the balance between career and political staff at the agency, she told reporters […]

UPDATED: ‘No-action’ letter, ‘reg sandbox’ proposals draw fast criticism from incoming Democrat

December 11, 2018 0

A proposal to establish a “regulatory sandbox” encouraging banks to test new, innovative financial products as part of changes to the “no-action letter policy” has drawn sharp criticism from the Democrat poised to take over […]

« 1 … 105 106 107 108 109 … 138 »

Proposal would subject stablecoin issuers supervised by FDIC to money laundering regs, others

May 22, 2026 0

Stablecoin issuers supervised by the federal bank deposit insurance agency would be required to comply with anti-money laundering (AML) and other regulations under a proposal released Friday by the insurance agency. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) said the proposal, [...]
Exec order: Treasury, FI regulators to eye BSA/AML, other rule changes to address ‘non-work authorized’ individuals

May 21, 2026 0

The Treasury Department and federal financial institution regulators are charged in a recent executive order to take action aimed at mitigating potential credit risks post by the “non-work authorized population.” “My Administration will not tolerate national security and public safety [...]
UPDATED: Fed moves forward on ‘payment account’ by issuing proposal; aims at ‘supporting innovation’

May 21, 2026 0

Clearing and settling of payments is the aim of a proposed “payment account” by the Federal Reserve, which would be used by legally eligible financial institutions, the agency said late Wednesday. Comments are due July 27. According to the Fed, [...]
Trump order focuses on getting financial regulators to help boost fintechs

May 20, 2026 0

A new executive order directs federal financial regulators within 90 days to conduct reviews of their rules, processes and other mechanisms that could be updated to facilitate innovation and improve the competitiveness of financial products and services for fintech firms, [...]
Proposed changes to CAMELS aim to focus ratings on material risks; first big alterations in 30 years

May 20, 2026 0

A revised regulatory ratings system for banks and credit unions will be available for public comment for 90 days, the regulators said late Wednesday as the proposed new scheme was unveiled. The ratings regiment – used by all federal financial [...]
Fed’s Powell named chair pro tempore pending swearing-in of Warsh

May 18, 2026 0

Federal Reserve Board governors on Friday voted to name Jerome (“Jay”) Powell as chair pro tempore, a designation that the Fed said will continue until Kevin Warsh is sworn in as new chair. That swearing in will reportedly occur Friday [...]